“This leaves an urban pedestrianised green living zone from O’Connell Street to the Thomas Street junction to O’Connell Street to Hartstonge Street junction with the middle part of O’Connell Street roofed. In doing so, we create a community area, a culture area, a city living decorated with cafes, craft business, boutiques, bars, businesses and restaurants that’s both green and roofed.”

Metropolitan mayor Cllr Sean Lynch urged the inclusion of accessible toilets on the main street must be included.

“When we are doing the public realm, we must make sure there are toilets there which are fit for purpose. Some people looking at them may appear fine, but they may have hidden disabilities, so it’s important to make sure when we are consulting, we keep in mind people with disabilities and the elderly. I want to be a champion for people with disabilities,” the mayor said.

A spokesperson for the Council said that 195 physical submissions had been received, but when the views expressed through Twitter using the #LiveableLimerick hashtag had been added in, this climbs to well over 200.

They said the local authority is “delighted” with the level of engagement.

“It shows that people are taking an interest in the development of Limerick and we value their input,” the spokesman added.

Each submission will now be assessed and will form part of the design review for the reimaging of O’Connell Street.

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